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Crunchy Chocolate Cherry Granola Recipe

Jun 25, 2011 10:01 am

Enjoy as an indulgent breakfast or for dessert

By Maureen C. Petrosky

We all know granola is great for breakfast and as a snack on the go, but we love this one for dessert. Sprinkle on pies, Greek yogurt, cobblers and ice cream. Your typical hot fudge sundae gets a little bravado when you hit it with a handful of this granola, and you get the satisfaction of enjoying every bite.

The 7/20: If you have these items in your arsenal, recipes categorized by 7/20 can be made with 7 or fewer additional ingredients in only 20 minutes of active cooking time.

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Servings: 4 to 5 cups

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup light brown sugar

1 1/2 cup slivered almonds

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup coconut flakes

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup dried cherries

3/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 250°F.
Combine the oats, brown sugar, almonds, cinnamon, oil, coconut, and salt in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the cherries, and chocolate.

Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

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